Postdoctoral Neuroscience Researcher - Thermosensory Circuits

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead independent and collaborative studies on thermosensory circuits across insect species. The role emphasizes publishing work in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings externally.

The candidate will collaborate with lab members and external partners, contributing to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on neuroscience research and translational insights.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline.
• PhD awarded no more than four years prior to appointment with至少 one year remaining.
• Experience in electrophysiology or calcium imaging and associated analysis.
• Experience using microscopes such as confocal or two-photon scopes.
• Demonstrated research productivity through publications or preprints.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on thermosensory systems across insect species.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and external presentations.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory members and external collaborators.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Calcium imaging

Independent work

Collaborative work

Research productivity

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related

Tools

Confocal microscope

Two-photon microscope

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead independent and collaborative studies on thermosensory circuits across insect species. The role emphasizes publishing work in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings externally.

The candidate will collaborate with lab members and external partners, contributing to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on neuroscience research and translational insights.